Ep #24 - The Power of 90 Days: Why Short-Term Focus Leads to Long-Term Success
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In this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi explores the power of focusing on a 90-day timeframe for achieving business goals. She emphasizes that this short-term focus—often referred to as 90 days or three months or 12 weeks—can lead to significant long-term success. Drawing on insights from her favorite book, The 12 Week Year, Stephanie explains how setting clear, specific goals within this timeframe fosters clarity, direction, and adaptability. Stephanie outlines three key benefits of a 90-day focus, offers practical steps for implementing a 90-day plan,...
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#23 - 10 Questions to Help You Find Your Focus in Your Business
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On this episode host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi, dives deep into one of the most crucial aspects of entrepreneurship—finding focus. If you're an entrepreneur who feels pulled in multiple directions, wears too many hats, or finds it hard to narrow down on the one thing that will move the needle in your business, this episode is for you. Stephanie shares 10 powerful questions that will help you gain clarity and determine where to focus your energy for at least 90 days. With so many ideas, inspiration, and tasks coming at you, it’s easy to feel scattered. But real business growth requires focus,...
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#22 The Secret to Sustainable Business Growth: Why Focus Matters More Than Hustle
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#21 Why Prioritizing Self-Care Fuels Business Success
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In this episode of the Spark Good podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi discusses the critical role of self-care in business strategy, emphasizing its importance for long-term sustainability and success. She discusses how integrating these practices from day one can help prevent burnout and foster resilience, creativity, and a positive work culture. Drawing inspiration from books like "Do Less" by Kate Northrup and "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson, Stephanie highlights how small, consistent actions contribute to overall well-being and business performance. She provides practical tips about how...
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#20: Six Key Questions to Refine Your Business Offers
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In this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi explores the fundamental questions every business owner should ask themselves to refine their offerings and maximize impact. Through a systematic breakdown of six key questions—Who, What, Why, When, Where, and How—Stephanie guides listeners in understanding their target audience, defining their unique value proposition, and optimizing their sales and delivery processes. Drawing from her own experiences, she illustrates the practical application of these questions in shaping her business offerings. By encouraging listeners...
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#19: Ways to Find Clarity in Your Business
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Feeling unmotivated to work on your business? Maybe you don’t actually have a motivation problem. Maybe you have a lack of clarity. This week, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi highlights the common struggle of feeling unmotivated, which often stems from a lack of direction and clarity of action rather than a true motivation deficit. Through relatable examples and insightful exercises, Stephanie offers five practical strategies for cultivating clarity in business decision-making. Stepahnie also shares a tip for how to minimize the constant feels of not being clear in your...
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#18: From Awareness to Action: Transforming Your Entrepreneurial Path
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In this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi explores the vital role of self-awareness in entrepreneurship. Drawing inspiration from James Clear, author of "Atomic Habits," Stephanie underscores the importance of habitual actions in achieving business goals and emphasizes the foundational role of self-awareness in behavior change. She unpacks the concept of self-awareness, highlighting its relevance to understanding personal values, leadership styles, and resource allocation. Through practical strategies such as personality assessments, ongoing learning, and seeking...
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#17: 10 Ways to Stay Focused and Accountable to Your Quarterly Business Goals
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In this episode we explore staying accountable to quarterly business goals. With a wealth of experience in coaching business owners toward sustainable and impactful ventures, Stephanie shares invaluable insights and practical strategies to ensure goal attainment. From the importance of physically writing down goals to scheduling regular reviews, keeping goals visible, and utilizing digital tools for tracking progress, Stephanie offers 10 ideas for how to stay both focused and accountable to your business goals on a consistent basis. With her expertise and passion for sparking good through...
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#16: Quarterly Planning Essentials: Building Your Business Roadmap
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In this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi walks through the indispensable practice of quarterly planning for business success. She emphasizes the transition from an entrepreneurial mindset to embracing the role of a visionary leader, highlighting how quarterly planning serves as a crucial tool in this evolution. Stephanie underscores the significance of quarterly planning in refining business strategies, maintaining focus, and avoiding the frantic pace often associated with end-of-year rushes. Throughout the episode, Stephanie outlines a practical framework for...
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#15: 7 Strategies to Escape the Entrepreneurial Hamster Wheel
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In this episode, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi discusses the phenomenon known as being on the hamster wheel, a state all too familiar to entrepreneurs and small business owners. With a keen eye for identifying the subtle signs of this relentless cycle, Stephanie explains how this shows up for business owners. From reactive decision-making to a loss of passion and purpose, she outlines seven key indicators that signal one's entrapment within this exhausting pattern. In addition to illuminating the problem; Stephanie offers actionable strategies for stopping living in this state. From...
info_outlineDid you know that your mindset is truly one of your greatest assets…in your business…and in life?
Listen to this episode about the transformative power of a growth mindset. With a strong emphasis on aligning business goals with meaningful causes and nurturing personal well-being, Stephanie dives into the concept of mindset and its pivotal role in entrepreneurship and small businesses.
She explores the six key benefits of adopting a growth mindset, including resilience, innovation, continuous learning, adaptability, improved relationships, and long-term success.
Furthermore, Stephanie offers actionable insights on how to cultivate a growth mindset. By staying persistent and consistent in embracing a growth mindset, entrepreneurs and business owners can embrace their potential for positive social impact and long-term success.
Don't miss this inspiring episode that encourages self-improvement and personal growth for business owners and individuals alike.
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